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Fuel/Brake Line Tubing STRAIGHTENER
Have you had any experience using one of those tools/devices that starighten out new brake lines that have been bent 180 degrees inside of a box for shipping....
I may buy one if I cant borrow yours Thanks in advance Chuck Sharin Auburn,WA
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Chuck Sharin [email protected] Auburn,WA (30 miles South of Seattle) 70 Camaro R/S Z-28, L-78, R/S SS 69 Camaro COPO "recreation" |
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I lay those on a 4 ft piece of 1x4 board and SLOWLY, GENTLY push the ends down and work it all by hand. The mild steel is very pliable, but if you bend it quickly and go too far, it can work harden and be less agreeable to bend back. I, also, have a hand bender with the correct size wheel for the tubing that I use for any sign it will kink at the tightest curve at the center. Patience and care will get it as straight as it's going to be.
If you bought the stainless version, good luck with any method you use, as they don't bend easy and, in my experience, refuse to cooperate with getting very straight.
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Mitch 1970 Chevelle SS 1966 Chevelle SS 1967 Camaro ss/rs 1938 Business coupe, street rod 2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles |
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